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FH06 GXL

2006 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,358 mi
Last recorded89,358 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Ford Ka42,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH06 GXL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 89,358 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 77,960 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 63,288 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 63,232 miles

Braking system leaking At abs pump (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has slight lump in inner side wall

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and bald on inner edge 165/65r13 77t (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 57,638 miles

Outer sills corroding.

Pass 13 Dec 2014 51,184 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,916 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 33,245 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,978 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 27,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise front brake discs worn advise some travel to footbrake advise rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Sep 2010 22,764 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,330 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 16,330 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FH06 GXL is a 2006 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 42,791 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH06 GXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FH06 GXL registered?

FH06 GXL is a 2006 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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